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Omar Bongo Quotes

Omar Bongo quotes

Gabonese Statesman December 30, 1935

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The world is now aware that the most unavoidable and most dangerous weapon that exists is the blind decisiveness of a man ready to sacrifice his life for an obscure cause. Omar Bongo
My actions to promote peace, the mediation missions which I carried out during many conflicts, which very often occurred between brothers of the same country, are not driven by any ulterior motives or any calculations based on personal ambitions. Omar Bongo
The free market economy is supposed to be the only path leading to the happiness of humanity by promoting wealth and prosperity, power and influence of nations. Omar Bongo
When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries of the North not only demonstrate generosity or solidarity, but also implement the principles of respecting and promoting human rights. Omar Bongo
For about ten years now, the struggle for democracy and the respect of human rights has been in the focus point - if not a commodity - of political groups aiming to rise to power. Omar Bongo
Omar Bongo quote: "Instead of ideological objectives of a political nature, today..."
Instead of ideological objectives of a political nature, today we are faced with ideological objectives of economic nature. Omar Bongo
Omar Bongo quote: "The birth of the African Union should encourage us to..."
The birth of the African Union should encourage us to reexamine relations between African States. Omar Bongo
Omar Bongo quote: "In short, we have, among African countries, a duty of solidarity."
In short, we have, among African countries, a duty of solidarity. Omar Bongo
From the time of independences until the end of the Cold War, in spite of the participation of a considerable number of African states in the non-aligned movement, everyone in fact chose to align with one or another of the two major blocks. Omar Bongo
Omar Bongo quote: "But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in..."
But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability. Omar Bongo
I am in favor of complete freedom of information and of free access to the new communication tools, in particular the Internet. Omar Bongo
But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries. Omar Bongo
Omar Bongo quote: "I'm not aiming for the Nobel Peace Prize!"
I'm not aiming for the Nobel Peace Prize! Omar Bongo
If the Soviet Union and the United States have not experienced direct military confrontations, on the other hand, they supported, armed and trained Africans, to fight other Africans. Omar Bongo
It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order to assure that this new pan-African institution becomes an efficient instrument and not a place for endless discussions. Omar Bongo

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